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Submission Number: 128
Submission ID: 128
Submission UUID: 659dc608-098b-47ed-8eae-0a9293b8968d
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Tue, 03/17/2020 - 01:56
Completed: Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:21
Changed: Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:56
Remote IP address: 19.38.63.157
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
| Active | Yes |
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| Institution Name | University of Southern California |
| Program Name | Medical Product Quality |
| Degree Type | M.S. |
| Short Name | U of Southern California-128 |
| Banner Image: | Mann_scenery_05.jpg |
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| Address 1 | 1540 Alcazer Street |
| Address 2 | CHP 140 |
| Address 3 | CHP 140 |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Zip/Postal Code | 90089 |
| Country | United States |
| Program Location: | California |
| Admissions Office Contact(s): |
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| Institutional Website: | |
| Contact Information Video: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? | October 01, 2026 |
| Does this program use rolling admissions? | |
| Is your program participating in PharmGrad? | No |
| Link to Application | https://usc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login |
| Application Fee: | $120 |
| Application Deadline Description: | Start Semester: 1. Spring (Jan) - First Deadline = 1-Sep Final International Deadline = 1-Oct Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Nov 2. Summer (May) First Deadline = 1-Feb Final International Deadline = 1-Feb Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Feb 3. Fall (August) First Deadline = 1-Feb Final International Deadline = 1-Apr Final Domestic Deadline = 1-Jun |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Program Description | The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Product Quality (MPQ) focuses on the systems and regulations required to ensure the quality of drugs, biologics, and medical devices. Students learn how to apply this knowledge to the field of medical product development and manufacturing. The degree is awarded upon completion of at least 32 units of course work. Course requirements include courses in quality assurance/control, and at least one course each in regulatory science, CMC, risk management, and statistics. Students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of quality systems, audits, and compliance standards used in global biomedical manufacturing. A specific plan of study should be developed with graduate advisers before beginning the program. |
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| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution public or private? | Private |
| Are you currently accepting applications for this program? | Yes |
| Program Start Term: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Satellite/Branch campuses: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Credits Required for Degree: | 32 |
| Required Rotations: | Not Required |
| Seminars: | Not Required |
| College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: | Not Required |
| Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: | Not Required |
| Thesis/Dissertation: | Not Required |
| Additional Information about Degree Requirements: | Students who have earned a graduate certificate (12 units) from our program can apply the units towards the masters. |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Delivery Method | Onsite or Distance ("Distance" is defined as more than fifty miles from Los Angeles, CA) |
| Curricular Focus or Concentration: |
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| Area(s) of Study: | Regulatory Science |
| Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Have you previously enrolled students in this program? | Yes |
| Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program: | 3 |
| United States | 1 |
| International | 2 |
| Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students: | 3.27 |
| Have you graduated your first class for this program? | Yes |
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| Enter any additional information regarding job placements: | |
| Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is the GRE required? | No |
| Verbal Reasoning: | |
| Quantitative Reasoning: | |
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| Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: | |
| Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? | TOEFL or IELTS |
| Other tests or credentials: | TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English C1 Advanced Exam, or PTE Academic are accepted |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Are letters of recommendations required by your program? | Yes |
| If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? | 2 |
| Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: | |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Minimum overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Recommended overall GPA considered: | 3.0 |
| Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: | Applicants must also provide current resume/CV and one-page Personal Statement addressing their interest in the program. USC does not accept credential evaluation reports from outside agencies (e.g., WES, ECE, etc.) Admitted students must verify that they have been awarded a bachelor’s-level degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent degree from an institution outside the United States. Those who received a degree from an institution outside the United States will need to obtain a “Certification of Studies for USC” from the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Percentage of students receiving financial support: | 0 |
| Type of financial support available: | Department or University Scholarship |
| What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? | N/A |
| Enter any additional information regarding financial support: | Applicants are encouraged to review the USC's Graduate & Professional Financial Aid webpage for additional information. The URL is https://financialaid.usc.edu/graduate-professional-financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/ |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? | We are not a participating PharmGrad program |
| Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? | We are not a participating PharmGrad program |
| I would like to mark this section as done. | Yes |
| Admin Status | Published |
| Old ID | 2334 |
| AACP Institution Number | |
| SIDS | 128 |